Easter Activities 3

Book Recommendation:

No specific recommendation today, but have a look at Epic Reads, who have put together a whole page detailing different ways to read for free online: https://www.epicreads.com/blog/read-free-books-online/


Film Recommendation:

My Life as a Zucchini.jpgMy Life As A Courgette - Don't let the silly title fool you, this Swiss/French animation starts out on a pretty dark note, as our main character is sent to an orphanage after the death of his alcoholic mother. We follow Icare (or "Courgette", as he prefers to be called) as he adapts to his new life and the new people in it. Not a laugh-a-minute by any means, but a film with an important message behind it. https://www.channel4.com/programmes/my-life-as-a-courgette/on-demand/70346-001

Things to Do:

  • Find a Podcast - It seems like everyone and their dog has a podcast nowadays, and the sheer volume can seem overwhelming, but if you sift through the multitude of options, there are some great ones out there that cover a wide range of different topics. I've attached a link to the BBC Podcast page, but check out Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Store for even more options. https://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts 

  • Art Is Where The Home Is - This is excellent: leading British artists such as Anthony Gormley, Idris Khan, Grayson Perry, Gillian Wearing (and many more) have begun contributing to an online art pack, free to download, which gives you loads of artistic challenges to have a go at. https://firstsite.uk/art-is-where-the-home-is/ 

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